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Tax Planning

Tax planning and tax forecasting services for individual and small business clients is a core competency of the firm. Effective tax minimization begins with long-term tax strategizing to establish overall objectives and is maintained with conscientious and consistent annual tax forecasting and mid-year tax planning.

Small Business Tax Preparation

Small business tax return preparation and filing instructions is a core service offered to our clients. Whether your company is a C corporation, S Corp, Limited Liability Company, Partnership or Sole Proprietor a properly prepared tax return can be filed to minimize the tax owed.

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For Small Businesses. For Individuals.

We're here to "Serve Your Financial Future" ™

Financial Freedom Starts with a Plan. Life is complicated, Personalized, expert advice can help you plan for it.

When choosing an Atlanta accounting firm, it’s important to look for one with an impeccable reputation for service, honesty, and professionalism. We’re proud to say that HJP Lakes Accounting &Financial Solutions is such a firm.

Businesses and individuals throughout Atlanta become and remain our clients because we offer customizable Accounting and Tax Services as well as Wealth Preservation - Build A Solid Financial Foundation.

We’ve helped businesses grow by making sound decisions and avoiding costly mistakes. And we work with individual clients to minimize their tax liability, and plan for a secure financial future.

The failure rate for business is astronomically high: 8 out of 10 businesses will fail within the first 18 months. That’s a whopping 80% that will crash and burn. That’s enough the scare the bejeezus out of any would-be entrepreneur. The question is: why would you want to go at it alone? Let us partner with you on this difficult journey. Allow us to relieve your burden and reduce your workload so that you can focus on doing what you do best, which is running your own business. Let us take over your tax preparation, accounting, and finance so that you have more time to focus on the more important work.

We will advise you on the best strategies to reduce your tax bill and provide you with a free estimate on your tax return. We want to be your stand-in accountant to help you with general bookkeeping, managing your cash flow and inventory, or simply keeping your records straight and paperwork in order.

We can take a look at your financials and give you a different perspective on how your business is doing. Even if you think you know your business inside and out, a different perspective may distill new insights under a different set of eyes. We want to be your part-time CFO to help you analyze your data, examine your analytics, apply quantitative techniques, and build financial models to forecast and predict performance so that you can make the most important financial decisions concerning your business.

In a nutshell, we’re in the business of helping you and your business. We have a commitment to help your business grow and reach its full potential. We will consult with you and give you a free estimate on what we can and cannot do. Please let us know if we can be of any help to you.

If you’d like to know more about HJP Lakes Accounting & Financial Solutions, please give us a call at 404-490-2664 / 404-667-6946

NEWSLETTERS

Welcome, fall! Pumpkin spice lattes aren't the only thing you should be focusing on this season. For instance, do you know what to do if you receive an IRS letter in the mail? In this issue, you’ll find tips about handling this situation. There’s also advice for business owners about selecting the right employee health insurance, plus a list of ways to help older adults avoid scams. And a few key reasons why you should never skip the fine print when agreeing to terms and conditions.Call if you would like to discuss how this information relates to you. If you know someone who can benefit from this newsletter, feel free to send it to them. read more.

Summer is starting to wind down and the kids will soon be headed back to school. Now is a great time to review if you've had, or will have, any special taxable events this year. The first article highlights five taxable items that come as a surprise to many people. This month's newsletter also includes spending traps to avoid when headed to the fair, ways to manage the burden of student loan debt, and cash flow strategies that can save your business.Call if you would like to discuss how this information relates to you. If you know someone who can benefit from this newsletter, feel free to send it to them. read more.

Tax day might seem far away, but waiting until year-end to make your tax moves may prove costly to you. Maximizing your tax savings starts with an effective mid-year strategy! Detailed here are some ideas to kick-start your summer tax planning. This issue also includes some unique and free summer travel destinations, an infographic with key IRS audit information, and five steps to help your business set the right salaries for your employees.Call if you would like to discuss how this information relates to you. If you know someone who can benefit from this newsletter, feel free to send it to them. read more.

Summertime offers unique tax saving situations. Outlined here are five ideas everyone can use. Plus, this issue includes ideas to help you unplug from your electronics and discusses possible payroll fraud schemes. Finally, spend a minute reviewing the wisdom of asking for help should you be contacted by the IRS.Call if you would like to discuss how any of this information relates to you. If you know someone that can benefit from this newsletter, feel free to send it to them. read more.

With tax season in the rear view mirror, it's full speed ahead into tax planning season. While it's important for everyone to have a tax roadmap, there are key situations that require extra attention so you can avoid a major tax pothole. This issue includes lessons to learn from some high-profile tax scandals, sneaky vacation costs that can ruin your vacation, and an inside look at some key characteristics of a great bookkeeping system.Call if you would like to discuss how any of this information relates to you. If you know someone that can benefit from this newsletter, feel free to send it to them. read more.

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